For Immediate Release
August 1, 2002
Governor's
Minority Contractor Training Program Receives Funding
FRANKFORT, KY --Governor Patton announced, today,
the “Governor's Statewide Minority Contractor Training Program.” A 16-week
program designed to help women and minorities compete and become successful in
the public, private and state's procurement process and contracting arena.
Knowledgeable instructors and established
contractors teach business and contracting-skill development. The contractors
serve as mentors to the participants and provide entry into trade associations
they represent
The contractor participants are assisted with the
business planning process, securing financing and marketing opportunities.
Demonstrations of successful methods of partnering with majority
companies and networking with contractor organizations are part of the training
program.
Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Gene Strong
has given $10,000 for the first training. Program funding sponsorship requires
participation by state government, banking and other sources.
Lexington is the first of three sites that will
offer the training. Applications
for admission to the program will be accepted until September 12, 2002 and can
be obtained by calling 859-257-7666. Orientation
for the Lexington training is set for September 26 with classes to begin on
October 3. More detailed
information about the Governor's Statewide Contractor Training Program is
available by calling 1-800-928-3079.
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